Chandigarh, February 22:- Cultural function, performances and competitions marked the 2nd day of the three-day Chandigarh Rose Festival at Rose Garden, sector 16, Chandigarh with the Sufiana musical performance by Balbir, Punjabi Musical Show by Lopoke Brothers.

Balbir & Group Punjabi Musical Show arranged by Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademy and Punjabi Music Show by Lopoke Brothers just enthralled the audience by their performance on the main stage at Rose Garden, Sector 16, Chandigarh.

Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC Chandigarh was the Chief Guest during the cultural performance by Lopoke Brothers. While Mrs. Taruna Mehta, Deputy Mayor was Chief Guest during the Sufiana Gayan by Sufi Balbir and group.

There were many attractions of this day which started with the Rose Prince and Rose Princess and then the Photography competition. After all this various cultural programmes were performed by various dances groups from various sides of our country.
The main attractions of the day was the Mr. and Mrs. Rose competition that took place in the Rose Garden. In addition to that various cultural programmes were organized by the artists of North Zone Culture Centre (NZCC) and other local artists from schools and colleges. Different competitions and shows including traditional Folk dance of Punjab (Bhangra), traditional Folk Dance Nagada and traditional Folk Dance of Rajasthan (Ghoomar) were also organized during the second day. The results of the competitions held during 2nd day of Rose Festival are as under:

Ms. Prena Puri, IAS, Secretary Hospitality Engineering UT, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest during the Rose Prince & Rose Princess Competition today.

Mrs. Anuradha S Chagti, CSS, Secretary Hospitality, UT Chandigarh was the Chief Guest during the Rose King and Rose Queen (Senior Citizen) Competition today.

Sh. Hari Kallikkat, IAS, Chandigarh was the Chief Guest UT Chandigarh was the Guest of Honour during the Rose Quiz competition today.

Sh. Rajeev Verma, IAS, Chief Secretary, UT, Chandigarh will distribute prizes to the winners of different competitions held during the 53rd Rose Festival on 23rd February, 2025 (Sunday) at 3.00 pm in the presence of Smt. Harpreet Kaur Babla, City Mayor and Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, Commissioner, MC, Chandigarh.